USA is a community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another through academic experiences, research and service that advance the Gulf Coast region and the world. South encourages creativity and discovery by linking experiential learning to real-world applications.
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South is a place where students discover and strengthen their passions, find their career paths, and form connections that result in lifelong relationships. At South, we look at the world and see things that we have the power to change, affect and shape — together. So that’s exactly what we do, every single day.
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College is an exciting time for you and your student, and we want to help you navigate through making your decision and finding resources for your student. Our website offers connections to assist you with admissions and financial aid, directions and scheduling a visit, and housing and dining options.
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Throw up your J and join us! As a member of the National Alumni Association, you adding value to your degree and support the many programs offered by the Association. Your membership gives back to USA, sets the foundation for the future, and entitles you to great benefits.
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A South education allows students to explore and develop interests that build the foundation of lifelong career paths. Our faculty are dedicated to helping students reach their maximum potential. And with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, South provides plenty of avenues for discovery.
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USA researchers are problem-solvers and pioneers, and our faculty often collaborate across disciplines. The outcomes are high-quality scholarship, global partnerships, new information and opportunities, the transformation of traditional disciplines, and innovations that benefit society.
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South’s student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports, demonstrating excellence on the field and in the classroom. The Jaguars are a charter member of the Sun Belt Conference, and our alumni have gone on to notable professional careers in baseball, basketball, golf and football.
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General Maintenance / Facilities Requests

The University has a professional staff of technicians, painters, plumbers, carpenters,
and electricians that work to preserve the integrity of the residential environment.
USA Housing Facilities staff is available 24/7.

FOR AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES: Please contact your Community Office to speak with the RA On-Duty. The RA On-Duty will be able to access the Housing Facilities
Staff Member On Call for you. The following items are considered emergencies:

Doors that do not lock, unlock or secure properly

Lost key or a key stuck inside of the door

Loss of heat, air conditioning, or water

Flooding

Clogged drain, sink, or toilet

Broken window

Equipment fire

Common Questions

PTAC Units (Air Conditioning) in Azalea Hall & Stokes Hall

Each room's PTAC (A/C) unit is controlled by overall building software. The software
determines the range that each room's temperature is allowed to fluctuate in order
to maintain the best overall building humidity and prevent mold. Each room's thermostat (on the wall near entrance) will allow you to adjust your temperature
within the 69-76 degree range.A motion detection feature is built-in to the building's software that will detect
when a room has been vacant longer than 1 hour. After one hour without motion, an
individual room will revert to energy saving mode and will auto-adjust the room's
temperature setting allowing it to increase no higher than 75 degrees.
Upon returning to the room from an extended absence, students may notice it feels
warmer than their pre-set temperature. However, the motion sensor will register their
presence and automatically begin lowering the temperature to their previous setting
within a short time. Don't worry, the motion sensor is sensitive enough to detect small movements while
sleeping to prevent it from shutting off throughout the night.If students feel it is excessively hot in their room, please report this to a housing
staff member by calling your RA On-Duty. We can look at the temperature history of the room through the building software
system to determine if there is indeed a problem or if it has just been in resting
mode (at 75 degrees).

PLEASE NOTE: If the student places the PTAC unit in the "Auto" setting and the room's temperature
reaches 68 degrees, the unit will adjust itself to heat. However if the student places
the PTAC unit in the "On" setting, the unit will continue to blow cool or warm air
(whichever the unit is set to).